No more autos or balis for me!

needler420 said:
I'd rather live in CA then Arizona or Texas. I just drove back a few months ago from Monterey CA back to FL and went through Arizona and Texas. Nothing but tumble weeds and state troopers with cowboy hats.
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Gotta get off of the interstate sir. A lot of Texas is gorgeous.
 
Charlie Mike said:
I like my state knife laws. I can conceal carry a folder of any size.
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This is a factor of our state and your city. No state law on blade length and no city law on it. Some of us further north can't say the same.

And for the record, I'm too clumsy for balis and too cheap to spend what a good quality auto costs.
 
Charlie Mike said:
Reverse grip draw?

[video=youtube;OWylqMcMpEE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWylqMcMpEE[/video]
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The sound of that AXD waving open makes me tingly.
I had forgotten about this video, makes me feel like I need a Rajah myself..

5.5" any blade besides a dagger, concealed or open works out pretty sweet for me, 6"+ is enough to tip my 150lb self over with a strong enough breeze.😁
 
I learned two things from that video :

1. Keep your last three fingers on the lanyard.
2. Don't mess with Charlie Mike
 
joshf128 said:
I learned two things from that video :

1. Keep your last three fingers on the lanyard.
2. Don't mess with Charlie Mike
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There's a method to my madness!

 
Charlie Mike said:
I carry a megafolder(s) because I follow Rex Applegate's teachings on blade length.

I used to be happy with 3"-4" blades. Then I came back from Iraq. These days it's about feeling safe. I keep 2 plate carriers and gas masks in the trunk of my car. The megafolders are just another layer of safety.

Does that make sense?
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What exactly were his teachings, I don't believe I can find them?
 
Ok... no more autos, but JUST one balisong.

I was lucky enough to snag a BRS Alpha Beast 3.0 from BladeHQ. If I'm going to own only one balisong, I might as well own the Sebenza of balisong.
 
I sold off all mine. No more collecting safe knives for me. I use most of the knives I own now. Besides, I love my new Callaway driver SOOOOoooo much more than looking at a benchmade bali box in the safe.
 
I bought a pair of balisong trainers for a friend and I to practice. She expressed an interest after watching some balisong compilation videos.
 
I'm not into balisongs or autos/switch blades, so I see no reason to even buy 1, much less multiples of them, even though they are legal in Texas (when within the legal requirements of 5.5" and single edge).

I understand the folks that only want users. I have many users as well. I also have multiples of the ones that are "Vehicle Queens" - they are designated to be users in an emergency and ride around in their respective vehicles all day, every day hoping to NOT be needed.:D They may look NIB but that's just because their anticipated emergencies have not occurred.

I readily admit that I am a knife knerd, not just a knife knut. I like studying "working" blades - military blades of all kinds, big honking Bowies, the changes in knife offerings by Kabar and Western over the years - what are the differences between models, why was a particular change was made; example - why the M5 was developed during the Korean war when the government had thousands of M4s lying around.

I have MANY sharp/pointy objects that I can't legally carry in public, because of those interests. I like researching bayonets and swords, comparing the subtle differences between models and brands. The research frequently leads down history paths that reveal other aspects of life during a particular time frame. Yes, the differences between an M5, an M6 and an M7 are mostly esoteric BS, but researching those differences and the WHY the changes were made is interesting, at least to me.

Maybe next legislative session, Knife Rights will prevail, and we will eliminate the law making a knife illegal because of blade length or type - we can only hope AND assist Knife Rights as we can. :D:D:D:D

Now do I REALLY need 149 different bayonets that I can't carry in public legally?? (All of them are longer than 5.5" and double-edged - a double legal whammy in Texas:D)
No, especially since a working Brown Bess Revolutionary War Musket is difficult to come by. :D Nor can I afford the cost of a Remington Rolling Block, a Chassepot rifle, a Ross rifle, a Springfield Trapdoor or many other weapons. But researching the bayonets and the rifles for which they were made, is fascinating. And the fact that I can pick up a 100+to 250+ y.o. blade and see the workmanship/craftsmanship of the cutlers and bladesmiths achieved without the benefit of CNC machine tools, super steels and modern processes. The scabbard on my late 1700s is more supple and better assembled than many of my 2000+ sheaths.
 
Arizona has to be one of the absolute best states to be a knife lover and live in. That's for sure.
 
Charlie Mike said:
I'm done with buying knives that I can't legally carry. I can't rationalize having (example) $700 tied to up in a custom D/A OTF. It would be better used buying silver bullion or cases of MREs.

Rant over.

(Anyone else feel the same?)
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I've never owned a bali or an auto for that reason. Honestly, though, I don't really see the point in autos to begin with—if I just want it to go "thwick," a Leek can do that just as well.

But a lot of people live in places where it's not legal to carry, say, a large fixed-blade. Obviously, there are several good reasons to own one anyway.
 
Wolf7 said:
I agree, the older I get, the less hassle/expense I want from legal system. I still own couple bali's and 1 auto OTF and 1 A/O, they are now part of collection, no longer users, I'm not going to sell them unless I really need money! But I no longer buy any more of them. Thanks to modern high speed opening manuals, flipers, etc I no longer need autos or A/O.
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Can't believe no one commented on this one!!!
Crockett and Tubbs on the move!!
Never forget a friend doing the taste move.....and slicing his nose open!!
Ahhhhh.......the good old days!!
 
Ooooops^^^^

When I sold crank, I had it stuck in my head that I had to carry a classy switchblade (usually a Microtech). I was a child of the 80s, watching cop/crime shows like Miami Vice. What's the first thing that happens when a shipment of dope shows up? Guy pops a switchblade and does a taste.

Corny, I know.

Yup^^^ read above.....brain fart!
 
See, I agree w why have an auto if you can't carry it. That's why I don't gots none. But balis are the best at home to me. I almost always play around with my balis while I'm kicked back. Funnest knives ever made. Just sharp toys almost. Toys you can't carry in my state.
 
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